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Replying To JimB1991: "Shane Walsh could get 6 months rest from inter-county football also if you're not careful. In fairness the Galway players or management are not as misguided in their confidence as some of their supporters so I don't think it will be taking their eye off this game that will get them. They have got the best draw even though I still think Meath are capable of beating them. Galway should get over the line though. Whoever wins this will be the big outsiders in the semi final I feel." Thank you for your input on the Galway Meath game, best of luck to Monaghan smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 534 - 25/06/2025 18:22:07 2621060 Link
Replying To JimB1991: "Shane Walsh could get 6 months rest from inter-county football also if you're not careful. In fairness the Galway players or management are not as misguided in their confidence as some of their supporters so I don't think it will be taking their eye off this game that will get them. They have got the best draw even though I still think Meath are capable of beating them. Galway should get over the line though. Whoever wins this will be the big outsiders in the semi final I feel." You been saying Galway are outsiders since our first game v Roscommon Clare.. Even when we bet your beloved Mayo Belclare7 (Galway) - Posts: 318 - 25/06/2025 20:01:27 2621077 Link
Replying To 1st..sub: "Im expecting a win at the weekend, as long as we are fully focused on the game and not have one eye on potential opponents in a semi final we should have enough for Meath. My big worry is the way teams cut through us down the middle. I would like to see our number 6 man his position and not get drawn up the field. It looks like that will be Kelly but I would rather him at 7 with the option of going forward and have Daly at 6 with instructions not to pass midfield and keep the distance between 3 and 6 tight. Under no circumstances should Walsh play unless he is 100% fit which I'm led to believe he is not. 3 weeks rest will do him no harm. We have men to step up in his place." The problem with Daly at 6 is Daly is needed as a kick passer up front that's were his strength is not as a true hold the line 6. As many other people, I thought Kelly was fantastic marking Havern out around arc on Sunday. Since Meath have a similar 2 point threat, I imagine that we'd need the exact same thing - ie Kelly pushing out on Frayne/Costello/Duke to make sure they dont get the easy shots off. systematic (Galway) - Posts: 213 - 25/06/2025 20:18:45 2621079 Link
Replying To systematic: "The problem with Daly at 6 is Daly is needed as a kick passer up front that's were his strength is not as a true hold the line 6. As many other people, I thought Kelly was fantastic marking Havern out around arc on Sunday. Since Meath have a similar 2 point threat, I imagine that we'd need the exact same thing - ie Kelly pushing out on Frayne/Costello/Duke to make sure they dont get the easy shots off." Point well made, however I don't think Matt Costello has kicked a two pointer from play all year, his club mate kinsella is a better threat from behind the arc. Frayne can kick twos with either foot so he'll be a big threat. Sheridan2010louth (Meath) - Posts: 252 - 25/06/2025 23:34:45 2621113 Link
Replying To JimB1991: "Shane Walsh could get 6 months rest from inter-county football also if you're not careful. In fairness the Galway players or management are not as misguided in their confidence as some of their supporters so I don't think it will be taking their eye off this game that will get them. They have got the best draw even though I still think Meath are capable of beating them. Galway should get over the line though. Whoever wins this will be the big outsiders in the semi final I feel." Relieved from their roles with immediate effect......not classy Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4261 - 26/06/2025 08:44:00 2621137 Link
Replying To systematic: "The problem with Daly at 6 is Daly is needed as a kick passer up front that's were his strength is not as a true hold the line 6. As many other people, I thought Kelly was fantastic marking Havern out around arc on Sunday. Since Meath have a similar 2 point threat, I imagine that we'd need the exact same thing - ie Kelly pushing out on Frayne/Costello/Duke to make sure they dont get the easy shots off." Expecting alot from Kelly to be able to push out on three separate players. Add Kinsella, Curtis, Menton and Morris who have all kicked multiple 2 pointers this year. Biggest part of game will be winning possession from kickout whoever Galway decide to put in goals. Hogan must improve for Meath aswell. winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 715 - 26/06/2025 09:28:11 2621143 Link
Replying To Trucker1: "Ive been guilty of responding to the trolls myself at times but you are right, the trolls have effectively taken over and real conversations on the match are struggling to get off the ground. Looking forward to the game on Sunday. Which Meath will we be facing do you think, the version against Dublin/Kerry or the version that played against Louth where they had loads of chances to put that game away?" I'd like to think we will get the version of Dublin/Kerry, while its obviously lose and your out from now on in, I feel were are in bonus territory at this stage so maybe the lads wont feel to much pressure on them and just go for it, similar to Kerry game I would think. I do honestly believe we can win, especially if Walsh is out but if all are fit i would be very worried about your top three. TBH i'm just hoping for a good close game. Should we lose this by 3/4 points I thinks there's still huge momentum to bring into next year for ourselves. Equally if yous win this by 3/4, you find youselves in an AI semi without getting anywhere near top gear yet. Nobody seems to know about the Walsh injury which I find strange- in the Meath forum everyone seems to now everything! Is there any rumours going round about his fitness? Martinr5399 (Meath) - Posts: 19 - 26/06/2025 10:49:03 2621159 Link
Replying To Belclare7: "You been saying Galway are outsiders since our first game v Roscommon Clare.. Even when we bet your beloved Mayo" From Donegal not Mayo. I'm saying Galway are favourites against Meath. JimB1991 (Donegal) - Posts: 94 - 26/06/2025 11:41:50 2621170 Link
Replying To winatallcost: "Expecting alot from Kelly to be able to push out on three separate players. Add Kinsella, Curtis, Menton and Morris who have all kicked multiple 2 pointers this year. Biggest part of game will be winning possession from kickout whoever Galway decide to put in goals. Hogan must improve for Meath aswell." Kinsella is the best 2pter I should have had him instead of Costello. Curtis and Menton have only scored 1 each in championship since Louth & Morris hasn't kicked any in champ since pre Louth game. Kelly is a machine!!! Obviously he can only mark one at a time that's where our other amazing man markers like Liam Silke, Johnny McGrath, Sean Fitz and Cian Hernon come in. Won't let them get a sniff, they'd be better off sniffing their fingers systematic (Galway) - Posts: 213 - 26/06/2025 11:58:29 2621175 Link
Replying To Martinr5399: "I'd like to think we will get the version of Dublin/Kerry, while its obviously lose and your out from now on in, I feel were are in bonus territory at this stage so maybe the lads wont feel to much pressure on them and just go for it, similar to Kerry game I would think. I do honestly believe we can win, especially if Walsh is out but if all are fit i would be very worried about your top three. TBH i'm just hoping for a good close game. Should we lose this by 3/4 points I thinks there's still huge momentum to bring into next year for ourselves. Equally if yous win this by 3/4, you find youselves in an AI semi without getting anywhere near top gear yet. Nobody seems to know about the Walsh injury which I find strange- in the Meath forum everyone seems to now everything! Is there any rumours going round about his fitness?" Galway team is very tight knit bunch rumours don't in general come out of the camp. As far as anyone outside of camp knows, Shane is fit. systematic (Galway) - Posts: 213 - 26/06/2025 12:00:59 2621179 Link
Replying To systematic: "Galway team is very tight knit bunch rumours don't in general come out of the camp. As far as anyone outside of camp knows, Shane is fit." You will hear nothing from camp unless it comes from PJ himself.They are incredibly tight knit bunch and have each other's backs. Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 513 - 26/06/2025 12:48:57 2621196 Link
Replying To Alwaysencourage: "You will hear nothing from camp unless it comes from PJ himself.They are incredibly tight knit bunch and have each other's backs." Exactly you will see fools post stuff to feel important like they are in the know If you believed people on here Comer has torn his hammer and gone for season twice already this year. As per local paper they expect Walsh to be ok Sunday. Really excited to get to Dublin Sunday I just haven't seen much of Meath last few years so bar menton Costello don't know much about them. Probably most straight forward selection bar 1 position if everyone is fit same 15 as Sunday I would give Flaherty benefit of doubt jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1603 - 26/06/2025 13:10:00 2621203 Link
Replying To jm25: "Exactly you will see fools post stuff to feel important like they are in the know If you believed people on here Comer has torn his hammer and gone for season twice already this year. As per local paper they expect Walsh to be ok Sunday. Really excited to get to Dublin Sunday I just haven't seen much of Meath last few years so bar menton Costello don't know much about them. Probably most straight forward selection bar 1 position if everyone is fit same 15 as Sunday I would give Flaherty benefit of doubt" Ya looking at last year again Meath have been a bit of a surprise. New manager bounce and Brennan is a serious operator. Losing by an average of 11 points per game in champ last year to topping group this year is a huge change. To the Meath lads that are trying to turn this forum into our own - did these lads have any major success underage - ie a few lads from Frayne's age group on team, or Kinsella or Duke. systematic (Galway) - Posts: 213 - 26/06/2025 14:09:03 2621239 Link
Replying To systematic: "The problem with Daly at 6 is Daly is needed as a kick passer up front that's were his strength is not as a true hold the line 6. As many other people, I thought Kelly was fantastic marking Havern out around arc on Sunday. Since Meath have a similar 2 point threat, I imagine that we'd need the exact same thing - ie Kelly pushing out on Frayne/Costello/Duke to make sure they dont get the easy shots off." With the trend for outfield players playing in goal, I was wondering if this might be seen option for John Daly in the future? Araby (Galway) - Posts: 1 - 26/06/2025 14:55:39 2621261 Link
Replying To Araby: "With the trend for outfield players playing in goal, I was wondering if this might be seen option for John Daly in the future?" Unfortunately I think JD is a bit too short but sure Mountbellew need some kind of kick they should try it out ;) In any case for whatever reason his shooting is not the best which is kind of a paradox when his passing is amazing but that is how it goes. All the top intercounty keepers are amazing shooters. His brother Michael is a great ball striker & a better shooter too he ought to have the same consideration! systematic (Galway) - Posts: 213 - 26/06/2025 15:26:09 2621279 Link
Replying To systematic: "Unfortunately I think JD is a bit too short but sure Mountbellew need some kind of kick they should try it out ;) In any case for whatever reason his shooting is not the best which is kind of a paradox when his passing is amazing but that is how it goes. All the top intercounty keepers are amazing shooters. His brother Michael is a great ball striker & a better shooter too he ought to have the same consideration!" What is Michael status now? jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1603 - 26/06/2025 16:01:52 2621294 Link
Replying To systematic: "Unfortunately I think JD is a bit too short but sure Mountbellew need some kind of kick they should try it out ;) In any case for whatever reason his shooting is not the best which is kind of a paradox when his passing is amazing but that is how it goes. All the top intercounty keepers are amazing shooters. His brother Michael is a great ball striker & a better shooter too he ought to have the same consideration!" Is his brother Michael back playing ? Green&Gold2013 (Galway) - Posts: 32 - 26/06/2025 16:09:43 2621295 Link
Replying To systematic: "Ya looking at last year again Meath have been a bit of a surprise. New manager bounce and Brennan is a serious operator. Losing by an average of 11 points per game in champ last year to topping group this year is a huge change. To the Meath lads that are trying to turn this forum into our own - did these lads have any major success underage - ie a few lads from Frayne's age group on team, or Kinsella or Duke." Frayne, Kinsella, Hogan, Caulfield, Gray, O'Halloran won a leinster minor 2021. Lost to Derry in the semi final. That age didn't have much success at u20s. Brian O'Halloran one year younger has won an all ireland minor, 2 leinster minors and one leinster u20s. Conor Duke didn't play meath minor but was part of the u20s leinster winning team. Sheridan2010louth (Meath) - Posts: 252 - 26/06/2025 16:15:05 2621298 Link
Replying To systematic: "Kinsella is the best 2pter I should have had him instead of Costello. Curtis and Menton have only scored 1 each in championship since Louth & Morris hasn't kicked any in champ since pre Louth game. Kelly is a machine!!! Obviously he can only mark one at a time that's where our other amazing man markers like Liam Silke, Johnny McGrath, Sean Fitz and Cian Hernon come in. Won't let them get a sniff, they'd be better off sniffing their fingers" Stop please. It's embarrassing. We will be well up against v Meath and in particular in the areas where u seem to think we are strong. anotheralias (Galway) - Posts: 994 - 26/06/2025 19:13:53 2621348 Link
Looking forward to what should be another tight match I can see 1-2 changes next day personally I'd start Flahery in goal again I just think against a team as strong around the middle u need more variety in kickouts I know v Down he had a bad few mins but hopefully he learns from that I'd definitely start Cooke at prob centre forward I think Galway need play Mcdaid at midfield with John Maher I'd have conroy on bench I'd also ( know it won't happen) start Heaney at wing forward for tierney he has being very average last few games and actually did better when re introduced v Armagh ,, Galway half backs need to drop deeper from opposition kickouts leaving 2 much space in front of full back line they are almost undrr the midfielder for kickouts half backs need to be on breaking ball not under it Kickitout (Galway) - Posts: 1093 - 26/06/2025 19:54:18 2621352 Link